Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 517
CHARLES FRODSHAM MINUTE REPEATING WATCH YELLOW GOLD Charles Frodsham, AD Fmsz, 84 Strand, London, No. 07094. Made circa 1885. Fine and rare, 18K gold minute repeating pocket watch.
HKD 62,000 - 93,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000 / CHF 7,300 - 11,000
C. Four-body, the back engraved with a monogram, plain band
D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued
steel spade hands.
M. 44 mm, frosted gilt plate, jeweled, calibrated straight-line lever escapement,
cut and compensated bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet overcoil
balance spring, polished steel hammers striking and repeating on two coiled
steel gongs activated by a slide in the band.
Dial and movement signed, case stamped HMF. Diam. 54 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-19 |
Very good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |